News and Events

In addition to providing grants to organizations and individuals, the Marshall Home Fund supports and participates in various town activities that promote the well-being of older adults.

Health and Wellness Fair 
Wayside Youth and Family Support Network, with funding from the Marshall Home Fund, is sponsoring a health and wellness fair to benefit older adults. Come participate in the following activities: medical screenings; exercise demonstrations; and food and nutrition counseleing. Learn about holistic health and the many community services available to you.  
Date: Wednesday, December 12, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Location:100 Warren St. Watertown, MA 02472
For more information, contact: Danielle_DeMoss@waysideyouth.org 
Free, open to the public

Technology Training for Seniors with Sight Loss 
A monthly individualized training offered by the Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, with support from the Marshall Home Fund. 
Date: Monday, December 17, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Location: Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main St, Watertown, MA 02472
To register: Contact MABVI (617) 738-5110
Free, open to the public

Holiday Ornament Making and Music
Watertown Families Together, with support from the Marshall Home Fund, will be sponsoring a holiday event for all ages at the Senior Center. Come make ornaments and sing along with guitarist/ singer Ruth Rappaport.  
Date: Thursday, December 6, 10:00 AM.
Location: Watertown Senior Center, 31 Marshall St. Watertown, MA 02472
Free, open to the public.

English Language Instruction for Seniors 55+ 
The Marshall Home Fund enables Project Literacy to offer twice-weekly classes for older immigrants alongside their peers of all generations, taught by professional English language instructors.
To register and for dates, times and location: Contact Philippa Biggers. Email: pbiggers@watertown-ma,gov. Phone: (617) 924-8797.
Free, open to the public

Marshall Place Holiday Party
The Marshall Home Fund and CASCAP are sponsoring their annual holiday party for residents of Marshall Place. 
Date: Thursday, December 13, 12:30.
Location: Marshall Place, 120 Mt Auburn St, Watertown, MA 02472

Watertown for All Ages
We are a member Watertown for All Ages, a town-wide collaboration of individuals working to help Watertown become an Age Friendly Community. The organization recently received grants from Watertown Community Foundation and Tufts Health Plan Foundation to spearhead an initiative to ensure older residents have access to safe, affordable, convenient transporation.  Throughout 2019, WAA and its advisory board will study the obstacles facing older people who don't drive or who plan to scale back driving and will create a series of recommendations to address these obstacles. For more information, contact info@watertownforallages.org.  

Next MHF Board Meeting
January 22, 2019 at 4:00 PM (Snow date January 24)
Location: Mastrangelo Room, Watertown Public Library, 123 Main St, Watertown, MA 02472